Novelist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈnä-və-list/ nov·el·ist

Meaning & Definition of Novelist

Novelist (noun)

  1. a writer of novels

Novelist (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in storyteller, fabulist

    similar: fabulist, fictioneer, fictionist, romancer, storyteller, autobiographer, memoirist, memorialist, essayist, pamphleteer, satirist, biographer, hagiographer, dramatist, playwright, scenarist, screenwriter, scriptwriter, ghostwriter, hack, hatchet man, scribbler, wordmonger, prosaist, prosateur, proser, coauthor, coscenarist, cowriter, bard, poet, rhymer, versifier, auteur, belletrist, stylist, wordsmith
    opposite: nonauthor

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Novelist

The most common words with a similar meaning to Novelist:

fabulist, fictioneer, fictionist, romancer, storyteller, autobiographer, memoirist, memorialist, essayist, pamphleteer, satirist, biographer, hagiographer, dramatist, playwright, scenarist, screenwriter, scriptwriter, ghostwriter, hack, hatchet man, scribbler, wordmonger, prosaist, prosateur, proser, coauthor, coscenarist, cowriter, bard, poet, rhymer, versifier, auteur, belletrist, stylist, wordsmith

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Novelist

Words with the opposite meaning of Novelist:

nonauthor

Origin & Etymology of Novelist

novel:1 + -ist:1

First known use: 1728

Frequently Asked Questions about Novelist

What does "Novelist" mean?

"Novelist" means a writer of novels. As a noun, it is defined as: a writer of novels.

What is another word for "Novelist"?

Other words for "Novelist" include fabulist, fictioneer, fictionist, romancer, storyteller, autobiographer, memoirist and memorialist. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Novelist" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Novelist"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Novelist". Common alternatives include fabulist, fictioneer, fictionist, romancer, storyteller, autobiographer, memoirist, memorialist, essayist and pamphleteer.

What is the opposite of "Novelist"?

Antonyms of "Novelist" include nonauthor.

Is "Novelist" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Novelist" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Novelist"?

"Novelist" is pronounced /ˈnä-və-list/ and divided into syllables as nov·el·ist.

What is the origin of the word "Novelist"?

"Novelist" comes from novel:1 + -ist:1. First known use: 1728.

What is another word for "Novelist" meaning "as in storyteller, fabulist"?

When "Novelist" (noun) means as in storyteller, fabulist, synonyms include fabulist, fictioneer, fictionist, romancer, storyteller and autobiographer. Opposites in this sense include nonauthor.